Liver Function Test (LFT) in Pune - Price & Details

The Liver Function test uses a blood sample to measure substances produced by the liver. The liver, a crucial organ, performs vital functions like detoxification and protein synthesis. Due to its importance, the liver is susceptible to various diseases. Therefore, it's essential to consider LFTs for routine check-ups, exploring liver conditions, or assessing overall liver performance.

Symptoms of improper functioning of the liver include:

• Dark-coloured urine or light-coloured stools
• Lack of energy
• Nausea
• Jaundice
• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss
• Diarrhoea
• Fever or fatigue

In Pune, ensuring your liver's health is hassle-free with PharmEasy. Our Liver Function Panel, consisting of 12 comprehensive tests:

• Albumin
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
• Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
• Proteins
• Alanine Transaminase (SGPT / ALT)
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST / SGOT)
• Bilirubin Direct
• Bilirubin-Indirect
• Albumin/Globulin Ratio
• Bilirubin Total
• Globulin
• SGOT/SGPT Ratio

These tests assess your liver's performance and detect potential damage due to diseases or injuries. However, these tests typically don't pinpoint specific diseases. If your results are unusual, additional tests are usually required to identify the precise cause.

PharmEasy Labs offers a wide range of diagnostic tests and health packs at affordable rates. Our technicians adhere to all the safety measures, wearing masks, face shields, and gloves. The labs are certified and fully automated. The test results are verified by licensed pathologists.

These precautions ensure the testing process is convenient, quick, affordable and provides reliable and accurate results. Make PharmEasy your trusted partner for diagnostic testing, taking a proactive approach to safeguarding your health.

The price of a Liver Function Test (LFT) may fluctuate due to several factors. Nonetheless, the standard cost of an LFT at PharmEasy in Pune is around INR 399 to INR 1199. If you're interested, you can also compare LFT prices in major Indian cities.

LFTs play a vital role in checking liver health, spotting inflammation, understanding the effects of alcohol, and evaluating overall liver function. These tests are crucial for early issue detection. Getting regular LFTs is a proactive way to keep an eye on your liver's well-being. Your doctor can use LFT results to adjust treatment or medications, ensuring effective and personalised care.

You might need to fast for 10-12 hours before undergoing Liver Function tests, and PharmEasy will guide you if this is necessary, along with providing clear instructions. No other special preparations are required. If you're taking blood thinners, inform your doctor, as it could impact prothrombin time (PT). Also, share a comprehensive list of all your current medications to ensure an accurate interpretation of your test results.

During the Liver Function Test (LFT)

To collect a blood sample for LFT, the technician will typically draw it from a vein, often in the forearm. The procedure lasts around 5-10 minutes, and you can go back to your regular activities afterwards.

1. Quick booking of a wide range of lab tests from home. It saves time, and customers will not have to visit a lab or a hospital.
2. Customers have the advantage of choosing a preferred slot for booking an appointment.
3. The test results are accurate and will be delivered within the specified duration of time so that customers can make necessary health decisions.
4. They ensure the highest safety measures during all test procedures, and each test sample is barcoded.
5. PharmEasy is a trusted platform with several satisfied customers, and the tests are affordable for many.

Risks / Possible Complications

A Liver Function test is an oft-prescribed blood test with a very low risk of complications. Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Long-term bleeding from the puncture site
• Pain or swelling at the collection site

Limitations

• Machine or human errors may affect test results
• Markers may be misinterpreted

If one or more biomarkers of the liver function test are abnormal, it might indicate liver damage or disease. Liver damage can be caused by various conditions such as hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, diabetes, liver cirrhosis or jaundice.

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Certain enzyme levels are marginally higher in children, especially infants. Moreover, there may be a minimal difference in the normal LFT values between males and females.

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.